Traditional Stone House in Nepal. Credit: Jon G. Fuller / NaturePhoto As the world becomes more environmentally conscious, building with nature and sustainable living have become more popular. Natural building […]
Are you looking to build a new home or renovate an existing building in Nepal? If so, you may want to consider using hempcrete as your building material of choice.
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In 2013, we had a pivotal moment that would change the landscape of construction in Nepal forever. We stumbled upon the realization that the hemp plant could be utilized in
The modern-day construction material choices have made building simple yet very complex. We need to and we should want to transition into building with natural materials. Once we understand the
Life Cycle of Hemp Bag which is manufactured efficiently and used responsibly. Day 0 – Day 150: Wildly Grown Cannabis / Hemp The life cycle of Hemp Bag starts with
A video presentation featuring Hempcrete Construction at High Altitudes in Nepal, premiered during the 10th International Hemp Building Association (IHBA) Symposium organised by International Hemp Building Association. A hempcrete insulation
This is a detailed presentation on Hempcrete in context of Nepal showcasing use of hemp in construction. Right from its name, the technicalities and right into the depth of this
Hempcrete Insulation | Climate Trek | Langtang Atmosfair’s New Energy Nepal initiative was to rebuild sustainable tourism infrastructure in Nepal’s remote areas by creating eco-friendly, energy-efficient lodges for trekking routes.
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Hempcrete Apartment | Janakpur The hempcrete apartment construction style showcases sustainable Hempcrete construction on top of existing RCC strcture who would like to have a light-weight shelter; something better then
Yangrima Eco-Lodge Yangrima Eco-lodge showcases the ecological aspect of operating a sustainable business. This ecolodge focuses on minimum energy usage, recycling and waste management techniques. They have used passive solar
Hempcrete Guard House with Bamboo Frame and Thatched Roof on a Mango Farm This project demonstrates how hempcrete construction can be used for small farm infrastructure such as guard accommodation
hEmpowering Bottom-Up Project 2 Shah Hemp Inno-Ventures was approached by a senior community member to assist a widow from the Dom community, renowned for their bamboo craftsmanship. After losing her
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Hempcrete Montessori School | Lahan A local doctor couple in Lahan, inspired by the hempcrete construction used in the Janakpur Trauma Hospital extension, decided to integrate this innovative material into
This post features insights from the 2018 Policy Research Project Report, “Post-Earthquake Home Reconstruction in the Surrounding Hills of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal,” prepared by The University of Texas at Austin
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hEmpowering Bottom Up Project 1 This house marked the first initiative under the hEmpowering Bottom-Up project, a community development program by Shah Hemp in collaboration with the Women Development Advocacy
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Janakpur Trauma Hospital Extension The Janakpur Trauma Hospital extension showcases sustainable Hempcrete construction. Built by Shah Hemp Inno-Ventures, this project integrates sustainable materials like hemp, lime, and bamboo with local
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